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Pakistan raises mandatory cash transaction reporting threshold to Rs 3 million

The move expands the limit for reporting large cash movements by 50 percent while expanding the scope of crimes targeted by anti-money laundering laws.

Pakistan registers 29 REIT schemes by March 2026

The SECP is exploring these trusts to unlock value from public assets and finance development projects while reviewing property taxes to support growth.

Pakistan government executes Rs930 billion Islamic financing to clear power debt

The move aims to stabilise the power sector's finances while providing Rs183.4 billion in relief for end-consumers.

Finland and Norway leaders hold 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin

The call was not on behalf of Europe as a whole and the leaders agreed to continue direct phone communication.

Cadet College Larkana opens admissions for Classes VII and VIII

Prospective students can secure merit scholarships and a Shuhada quota while applying for the 2027-28 academic session.

Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud labels Houthis as terrorist movement like ISIS

The comparison follows a deadly missile strike on a Saudi airport and rising global oil prices caused by ongoing Houthi attacks on energy infrastructure.

33 detainees die in Nigeria's Minna state after being held in overcrowded cell

The deaths resulted from acute respiratory failure due to heat stress and dehydration in a cell with no running water or functioning toilets.

Sudan civil war creates world's worst humanitarian crisis as food insecurity rises

Western nations warned of alarming deterioration in food security as drought and conflict leave millions facing emergency levels of hunger.

Trump administration to weaken US methane leak regulations today

The EPA plans to undo Biden-era rules that would have cut emissions by 80 percent and save oil and gas companies $45 billion.

Pakistan government maintains off-the-record contacts with some PTI leaders

These telephone and parliamentary contacts remain informal because internal PTI divisions and pressure prevent them from becoming formal talks.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari inaugurates expanded Spencer Eye Hospital in Karachi

The facility now provides free medical examinations and outpatient services while offering medicines and spectacles at discounted rates.

Turkish parliament approves Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

The defensive pact includes joint military training, technology sharing, and counterterrorism efforts to strengthen regional security.

Pakistan Army destroys Afghan Taliban check posts in South Waziristan

The military response follows a series of unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban on civilian areas and markets in the border region.

Ukraine and Russia extend ceasefire across southern Kherson region

The pause in hostilities allows for humanitarian aid and evacuations for thousands of civilians trapped in the war-torn town of Oleshky.

Mediterranean Sea drying 5.5 million years ago mirrors current Dead Sea decline

The Dead Sea has dropped 40 metres and warmed by 3°C since 1979, depositing billions of tonnes of salt on its floor.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari says Sindh Assembly ended debate on creating new province

The Pakistan Peoples Party maintains that only the residents of Sindh have the authority to determine the province's administrative future.

Pakistan and China launch Information Corridor to mark 75 years of diplomacy

The initiative includes a news exchange working group of 18 media organizations to share verified news and strengthen people-to-people ties.

Israel holds elections as opposition bloc leads exit polls

Uzbekistan drives Turkic States economic integration with $9 billion trade turnover

The nation's role in the Turkic Vision–2040 strategy aims to leverage a combined $1.8 trillion GDP to boost regional connectivity and digital trade.

Pakistan approves new regulations for virtual assets and maritime zones

The move aims to bolster the national anti-money laundering framework by bringing digital assets and maritime activities under stricter oversight.

Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan agree to cooperate on healthcare and housing

The agreement aims to upgrade cardiac facilities and rebuild 200 homes for flood victims in the northern region.

IESCO schedules power outages across Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 28 October

The planned shutdowns involve dozens of feeders and major transmission lines to facilitate annual maintenance of power transformers and bus couplers.

Cattle raids in South Sudan kill at least 72 people

The violence follows a period of instability in Warrap state as the country prepares for presidential elections in December.

Pakistan government plans poverty-based electricity relief for low-consumption households

The move aims to address issues where bills double for consumers exceeding 200 units while the government targets eliminating circular debt.